China Mobile Pakistan Ltd., doing business as Zong, successfully conducted 5G trials in Pakistan, the country's Dawn publication reported Aug. 22.
Speaking at an event held in the country's capital, Zong Chairman and CEO Wang Hua said, "5G will herald a new era in Pakistan's social and economic sectors," the news outlet reported.
Zong also signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. to establish a 5G innovation center in Pakistan, according to the report.
5G is set to offer download speeds many times faster than the current 4G LTE wireless networks.
